Moving to Hong Kong, how difficult is securing a job?
My wife's job is being transferred to HK and I will be going along. I am currently a real estate broker and property manager. What are the regulations there for the same positions?
Are there any other positions someone can take on p/t? I'm fluent in English and Mandarin, any help from american ex-pats would be great.
Fortunately Hong Kong is not one of the countries which forbids the spouse of a foreigner on a work permit from working. You might check with commercial real estate brokerages if you have high-end commercial experience, but I am not familiar with changes in licensing requirements since I left HK. Property manager job unlikely (not generally done, except major commercial properties).
Whatever you find, you will need an employment pass of your own, obtained by your employer, in order to work. You cannot work on a dependent's visa.
You can also consider forming a company if you have the expertise to create, for example, a consulting business, then that company applies for your employment pass. It required verification from your bank of extensive cash/collateral to invest in the business, credentials, etc. but was not particularly difficult to do, and it did not take very long, either. You would need to check on the latest requirements with Hong Kong authorities.
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I dont have an answer.. but I wish you the Best and Good Luck !!! that will be a great experience
and I think it will be easier for you if you speak already the language 
Maybe you can start looking for a positions as teaching English Language ??? Maybe ?
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Fortunately Hong Kong is not one of the countries which forbids the spouse of a foreigner on a work permit from working. You might check with commercial real estate brokerages if you have high-end commercial experience, but I am not familiar with changes in licensing requirements since I left HK. Property manager job unlikely (not generally done, except major commercial properties).
Whatever you find, you will need an employment pass of your own, obtained by your employer, in order to work. You cannot work on a dependent's visa.
You can also consider forming a company if you have the expertise to create, for example, a consulting business, then that company applies for your employment pass. It required verification from your bank of extensive cash/collateral to invest in the business, credentials, etc. but was not particularly difficult to do, and it did not take very long, either. You would need to check on the latest requirements with Hong Kong authorities.
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